Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity drives our lives. And we transport electricity. Swissgrid is proud of its employees who commit every day to securing Switzerland's supply. With competence and dynamism, they form the energy of our society.

For our Grid Development and Studies team - responsible for network models and analyses for the long-term planning of the transmission grid - we are looking for reinforcement as soon as possible. Would you like to make an important contribution with us to the security of electricity supply in Switzerland? In that case, we look forward to receiving your application as

Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%) - 1538 in Prilly or Aarau

Participate in the electricity supply in Switzerland

In this varied and demanding position, you are responsible for creating models and conducting studies for the long-term development of the transmission grid. Your tasks include the following:

• Establishing network models including all elements of the "power plants - lines/transformers - loads" chain for performing different types of analyses

• Performing calculations for the long-term planning of the transmission grid (load flow calculations, security analyses, short circuits, RMS and EMT dynamic analyses)

• Conducting studies in collaboration with various partners (transmission and distribution grid operators, producers)

• Analyzing connection requests to the transmission grid and dimensioning planned installations

• Developing automation scripts for processes used in various grid planning studies

• Representing Swissgrid in national and international working groups in your area of expertise

This is how you make a difference

We are looking for an independent, organized person with a synthetic mind and good presentation skills. In addition, you have the following profile:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in electrical engineering, ideally with a specialization in electrical networks, or equivalent training.

• Very good knowledge in the field of electrical network calculations (load flow, short circuit, dynamic analyses).

• Knowledge of the electricity market and market models

• Experience using network simulation tools such as PSS/E, Neplan, and EMTP

• Several years of experience in network studies within the energy sector is an advantage

• Knowledge of script programming (e.g., with Python and Matlab)

• Very good knowledge of German or French (at least one of the two languages) and good knowledge of English

This is how we awaken your enthusiasm

We offer varied and exciting tasks in a unique company in Switzerland, within a modern working environment and a motivated team. In addition, you benefit from the following advantages with us:

• Autonomous and flexible organization of working hours (42 hours per week) including possibilities for teleworking

• 25 to 30 working days of vacation, and annual company closure between Christmas and New Year

• Attractive social benefits and pension fund

• The possibility to attend continuing professional education

• Financial and/or time management support for internal or external continuing education

• A competitive salary and performance-based remuneration

About us

The Grid Development and Studies group (eight people) is responsible for studies for grid development. We work with distribution grid or power plant operators in Switzerland as well as with foreign TSOs. We are responsible for managing network models and analyses for long-term planning. In doing so, we evaluate connection requests to the transmission grid and carry out the necessary studies to analyze system stability and dynamic behavior with planned projects.

Contact person

If interested, Charlotte De Keersmaecker looks forward to receiving complete application documents via the career portal.